Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act

This legislation primarily reauthorizes the Congressional Award Act, extending the program's operational period. It amends the existing law to change the termination date from October 1, 2023, to October 1, 2028, thereby ensuring the program's continuation for an additional five years. This reauthorization is made retroactive to October 1, 2023, preventing any lapse in the program's legal standing.

Furthermore, the bill introduces amendments concerning the Congressional Award medals. It eliminates the specific material requirements for these medals, such as "gold-plate over bronze, rhodium over bronze, or bronze," from the Act. This modification offers increased flexibility in the manufacturing and design of the awards.